TL;DR: 5 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in China. Hola Prime covers forex and CFD, futures, and crypto, while four futures profiles also block the country. Firms with only a partial program limit are excluded.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept China residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept China traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names China. Country rules can change without notice, so open the linked policy again before paying an evaluation fee.
| Prop firm | Market | What the policy says | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hola Prime | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Hola Prime’s current eligibility policy names China as restricted. | Official policy |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | My Funded Futures does not accept traders from China. | Official policy |
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | Apex cannot service China residents with new or additional accounts. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Bulenox is prohibited from doing business with China residents. | Official policy |
| FXIFY Futures | Futures | China is prohibited from trading with FXIFY Futures. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in China
5 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Hola Prime
- My Funded Futures
- Apex Trader Funding
- Bulenox
- FXIFY Futures
Restricted forex prop firms in China
1 verified forex or CFD firm is in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Hola Prime
Restricted crypto prop firms in China
1 verified crypto firm is in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Hola Prime
Why prop firms restrict China traders
China has its own regulated securities and futures markets, while private virtual-currency business activity faces a separate prohibition. A foreign prop firm’s restriction should not be confused with a claim that every form of day trading is prohibited.
E8 Markets is excluded because its restriction applies to Futures but not its Forex and Crypto offering. Tradeify is excluded because China residents remain eligible for simulated funded futures payouts and its crypto program also accepts the country.
China virtual-currency rules, futures access, and payments
The People’s Bank of China and other authorities state that virtual currencies are not legal tender and that related business activities, including exchange, matching, token financing, and virtual-currency derivatives, are illegal financial activities. They also state that overseas exchanges serving mainland residents online fall within the prohibition.
A November 2025 PBOC joint meeting reaffirmed the 2021 policy, included stablecoins within the virtual-currency category, and called for continued action against related illegal activity. A China resident should not assume that a simulated crypto program or a crypto payout method avoids that rule.
China also has regulated domestic futures markets under the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Access depends on an authorized futures company, eligible product, account rules, and applicable investor requirements. That framework is different from paying an overseas company for a simulated evaluation.
The State Administration of Foreign Exchange administers mainland foreign-exchange rules and monitors cross-border fund flows. An overseas evaluation fee or reward can therefore raise payment and documentation questions apart from the prop firm’s own country policy.
Before paying from mainland China, confirm the precise residence rule, contracting entity, product type, simulation status, payment rail, and reward method in writing. Keep the dated policy and all transaction records, and obtain qualified mainland legal, foreign-exchange, and tax advice before using an overseas prop service.
- PBOC 2025 joint meeting on virtual-currency trading
- SAFE publication of the 2021 virtual-currency notice Q&A
- China Securities Regulatory Commission
- China Financial Futures Exchange notice for qualified foreign investors
What China traders should check before checkout
- Confirm that both citizenship and residence are eligible.
- Check the evaluation, simulated funded, live-funded, and payout rules separately.
- Use your real address and identity documents. A VPN does not change KYC eligibility.
- Confirm the payout provider supports your country and expected currency.
- Save a dated copy of the policy and checkout terms before paying.
- Confirm local foreign-exchange, tax, securities, and crypto rules with a qualified professional.
China prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from China?
BestProps verified 5 current firms with a complete restriction affecting at least one market covered on this page.
Does a restricted country always block the evaluation purchase?
Most policies on this page block new accounts or platform access. Some firms also consider citizenship, travel location, payout access, or the live-account stage, so the official policy remains the final source.
Are partial country limits included in the main list?
No. A firm that still allows an evaluation, simulated funded account, or payouts is not counted as completely restricted merely because its live-account path or one platform is unavailable.
Can a VPN make a restricted trader eligible?
No. Firms verify identity, residence, payment details, and login patterns. Concealing location can lead to account closure, payout denial, or loss of fees.
Are prop firm payouts treated like local brokerage gains?
Not necessarily. Evaluation payouts may be contractual or business income rather than gains from securities held in a brokerage account. Ask a local tax professional and keep complete records.
When did BestProps check these country policies?
The official sources on this page were checked on August 8, 2026. Recheck them immediately before purchase because firms and service providers can change eligibility lists.
